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CHI+MED (Computer-Human Interaction in Medicine) is a six-year project, funded by an EPSRC programme grant, which aims to make medical devices safer. We are working with the different groups of people involved in the design, purchase and use of these devices to learn from their experiences. Understanding more about the different factors (human cognition, interactive design, computer science) that have an impact on designing and using safer products will help us develop knowledge and advice that will be applicable to a wide range of devices, and people.

We aim to transform the way interactive medical devices are designed, bought and used in ways that both prevents and reduces the consequences of human error.

Our world-class team is drawing on research in the design of devices, an understanding of the cognitive causes of mistakes and the environment in which devices are used whether hospital or home. By integrating these distinct areas from both a research and practitioner viewpoint we will be in a unique position to prevent problems.

In this section you can find out more about our work, the researchers who make up the CHI+MED team and how we can help you. Most of our publications arising from this work can also be downloaded.